Based on what? Seems like you know more than most - keep us informed, please

I don't know anymore than anyone else here. The reason I say that is the 360 is definitely gonna improve on its format from DVD, even if its not BR. Also, if you look at where they are going with the next windows and surface technology the next xbox may use both of them in some way. With their R&D and budget I don't see sony or NIn investing more into their services as MS would.

I just think some come off as "knowing" because of the loss of emotion in typing. Rather than having the objective, or inquisitive tone, the post sounds like the person is 100% speaking in the know.

Roger that

Originally Posted by Sub-stance1

I don't know anymore than anyone else here. The reason I say that is the 360 is definitely gonna improve on its format from DVD, even if its not BR. Also, if you look at where they are going with the next windows and surface technology the next xbox may use both of them in some way. With their R&D and budget I don't see sony or NIn investing more into their services as MS would.

Theres no disputing that MS can afford a much bigger than the other two, fair point

Originally Posted by Yungstar 2006

if that were the case, would hardcore gamers buy a wii-u knowing it will be
the least powerful of the next gen?

It would all depend on when the next gen would be out though, some people would wait others wont. The nintendo faithful will buy the Wii-U and ninty will hope that they can get some of the ps360 crowd on their side too by showing off 3rd party games running better than they do on the ps360 at this point. That alone could sway people, and that's what they are hoping for I'm sure

3rd party + nintendo 1st party is world domination lol in terms of quality software =P

i can't imagine how an under powered wii-u would force Sony or MS to reveal a new console, just as last e3 never forced Sony or MS to reveal anything.

The console you are calling "under powered" is still more powerful than the ps3 and 360. People love new tech and whether or not the Wii U sucks, it will still sell, and both MS and Sony are aware of that. They need to show what they have to offer so that potential Wii U costumers hold off from buying Wii U and buy their product.

I wonder when a nuclear warhead goes off, does the frame rate of real life drop?

The console you are calling "under powered" is still more powerful than the ps3 and 360. People love new tech and whether or not the Wii U sucks, it will still sell, and both MS and Sony are aware of that. They need to show what they have to offer so that potential Wii U costumers hold off from buying Wii U and buy their product.

Rumor: PS4's early tech specs 'more powerful' than next Xbox

U.K. publication PSM3 has claimed that early tech specs for Sony’s as yet unannounced PlayStation 4 are looking a little meatier than Microsoft’s next-generation effort.
The magazine claims that early signs point to Sony’s new console being “a bit more powerful” than the new Xbox.

Furthermore, the mag also says that Xbox 720 will likely beat PS4 to market, but only by a few months.

Gossip on next-generation platforms has kicked up a notch this week, with MCV reporting earlier today that Sony and Microsoft are gearing up for an E3 reveal for their new machines.

Sony’s remaining tight-lipped on any plans for PS4 however, with Shuhei Yoshida, head of Sony Worldwide Studios, insisting the company is still very much excited by future prospects on PS3.Source PSM3 Magazine

Not really surprising to hear these claims when your magazine caters to PlayStation brand consumers. As far as I'm concerned, both companies have yet to reveal tech specs for their next-gen consoles.

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These analysis folks don't use their head. To predict that the PS4 will release any more than ten days after the Xbox is nonsense. Sony would be shooting themselves in the foot it released several months after the Xbox. Sony managed well this generation with the PS3 despite the downfalls it encountered bcuz Playstation was a very strong brand and bcuz the PS3 housed great tech. But that brand has greatly diminished since the PS2 era and cannot survive yet another late release. Just look at the turnaround ATI made with beating NVIDIA out of the gate with DX11 graphics cards. I wish analysts would think a bit more about the situation present instead of making blindly assessments assuming a repeat of the current generation.

Sony probably doesn't want to finalize a next generation console configuration until 2014 but they probably have a contingency plan if MS forces the cards again.

Sony knows Nvidia Maxwell does not mature until 2014 and a dual octacore Power7 won't be feasible until then, economically and technically. But this time around, the primary technologies are not up in the air and unknowns like the Blu-ray and Cell were in 2005.

They are probably going to follow MS's lead and have a backup design with technology available later this year or early next year, to go into production in 2013, if MS jumps the gun again. It isn't the best situation for the gamer because the PS4 would end up having to come out with less than the dream specs of 2014.

We know from past history that IBM can work with the console manufacturers pretty much in secret while developing customized console CPU's, very little leaks out except for vague rumors. It won't be a Cell BE but there has been a lot of work with the Cell EVO and Power7 that give indications customized CPU development is going on behind the curtain.

There are now laptops showing up with GTX580M which is another indicator, where a GPU form factor requiring a huge card and massive cooling is scaled down small enough and power consumption reduced to fit in a laptop. Sony could go with a dual GPU, similar to the GTX590 customized for the console.

Even if there is a preliminary reveal at E3 2012, the specs and configuration won't be written in stone and a lot could change by the time alpha devkits start being shown. It does seem that both Sony and MS do want to upstage Nintendo though.

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A Playstation magazine says the PS4 is more powerful than the Xbox 3? Who whudda thunk it?

Originally Posted by Ghost-Rhayne

This. I think both companies have shown what their philosophies are, and I don't see that changing. 720 will be your all in one tv box, streaming media, kinect games and predominantly 3rd party games. PS4 will be the core gaming machine, housing games from Sonys 1st party army with Vita and Move intergration.

I see the Xbox 3 as the all in one gaming and media box. Core, casual, first and third party, with unparalleled app and mobile support and seamless integration with PC gaming, essentially doubling the size of the Live community that interacts.

A Playstation magazine says the PS4 is more powerful than the Xbox 3? Who whudda thunk it?

I see the Xbox 3 as the all in one gaming and media box. Core, casual, first and third party, with unparalleled app and mobile support and seamless integration with PC gaming, essentially doubling the size of the Live community that interacts.

Yea, I think it will appeal to all. I'm expecting some significant improvements in all areas. That goes for both consoles.